2. Hi, I’m Megan
and I am the
Team Manager
and I also do
marketing.
Hi, I’m Lauren! I
am the resource
manager and I also
do marketing.
Hi, my names
Bennery and I am
on the design and
design engineering
team.
Hey, my names
Sarah and I am on
the graphic
designing team
and designing
team.
Hey I’m Aideen
and I am the
graphic designer
and design
engineer.
Our team goals!
1.To compete in the Formula 1 competition 2012/13.
2.To make design a formula 1 car that will win the
Formula 1 competition 2012/13.

5. Advertising:
 Newspaper
 Magazines
 Radio
 Social NetworkingSites eg: Facebook, Twitter.
 Flyers/Leaflets
 Booklets
 Posters around local area and school
 Word of mouth
 Phone Calls
 Letter writing
Needto source:
Materials to make wheels e.g. rubber
Materials for bearings and axels
Manufacturer of wheels, axels, bearings
Printing company for flyers etc.
Money to put in for purchases
A display stand
Balsa Wood
Paint
Plastic
Fund Raising Ideas:
Bake Sale
Sporting Event
School Event
Social Media
Entertainment Event
Estimated Budget:
 €278 - Materials
 €80 - Entry Fee
 €50 - Travel to
Regional
 €100 - Travel to
National
 €250 - Apparel
 €100 - Display
Stand
 €100 - Printing
Sponsorship Ideas:
 A local, national, or
international
company/business
 A local/national car dealer
 A local/national garage

6. Aerodynamics:
Definition of Aerodynamics:
Noun: The study of the properties of moving air, and especially of the interaction between the air and solid bodies moving through it.
Drag: Aerodynamic "drag" is the energy lost pushing air , causing a reduction in fuel efficiency. Drag uses around 60% of fuel used at cruising speeds
when loaded, 70% when empty.
Aerofoil: Aeorfoil shaped body creates aerodynamic force. The lift on aerofoil is mainly its angle of attack. This can also cause Downforce. Lift and
downforce also causes drag.
Ground Effect:Our research on the ground effect showed us that the closer our caris to the ground, the more downforce it has.
Wheel Design:
Wheels are the main part of the car that can cause aerodynamic drag. We need to find the best shape of wheel to have airflow around the wheel
itself. Shape of the wheel is considered for the design of the car.
Wind Tunnel: A wind tunnel is a test in a controlled environment to see the effect aerodynamically on the shape of an object, or in our case, wheels
and the car. It can tell us if there is downforce on a certain aspect of our car. Each test will clear the car of aerodynamic drag. We are considering
wind tunnel testing for our car.
Materials:
Possible materials:
1. Plastic Construction Board- Easily cut, light and very strong.
2. Alluminium Sheets- These are thing and durable you will be able to pick these up anywhere.
Wheels:We need a material that is light and strong, also easy to aqquire.
Ceramic Ball Bearings:
These are being considered for the caras they reduce the weight of the car. They are also harder than the steel balls. Ceramic bearings can operate
under high temperatures. We feel it may be best for our car.
Physics Questions: One of the questions we ask is what can affect the speed of the car. We want to know what it is that will effect the speed of our
car. We also are considering aerodynamics and the laws that come with it. We want to know how the mass of the car can affect the speed of our car.
These are all considered when designing the car.